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In Türkiye, a total of 1,475 natural disasters of meteorological nature were reported in 2023. Loo-
king at the distribution of long years, the number of meteorological disasters occurring in 2023
was recorded as the highest value in the 1940-2023 period.
The main policies and measures to combat climate change are concentrated in the energy,
transport, agriculture, building sector, waste and land use and forestry sectors.

As a result of the 2053 Net Zero Emission Target announced by our President in 2021 and Tür-
kiye’s will to become a party to the Paris Agreement, the green transformation process, which
marks a comprehensive change and transformation in all sectors, has started in Türkiye.

In line with Türkiye’s goal of achieving the 2053 Net Zero Emission Target, the Climate Change
Presidency was established under the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Chan-
ge to carry out activities related to taking necessary measures to combat climate change and
determining plans, policies and strategies for green transformation. In line with the “Updated
First National Contribution Declaration” submitted to the Secretariat of the United Nations Fra-
mework Convention on Climate Change, the rate of reduction from increase in greenhouse gas
emissions, which was announced as 21%, was increased to 41% for 2030.

According to the results of the greenhouse gas inventory, total greenhouse gas emissions in
2022 were calculated as 558.3 million tonnes (Mt) CO equivalent (eq.) with a decrease of 2.4%
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compared to the previous year. The largest share in total greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 in
terms of CO equivalent is energy-related emissions with 71.8%, followed by agriculture with
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12.8%, industrial processes and product use with 12.5% and waste sector with 2.9%.

The amount of ozone depleting substances allowed to be imported on a quota basis in accor-
dance with Türkiye’s Montreal Protocol commitments was reduced to 200 tonnes in 2019, 100
tonnes in 2020 and 2021, and 50 tonnes in 2022, 2023 and 2024 within the phased phase-out
programme implemented under the Montreal Protocol. Imports of these gases, known as hyd-
rochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), will cease as of 01/01 /2025.

Under the heading of WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT, data and information on Tür-
kiye’s water resources, environmental infrastructure and pollution prevention activities stand
out.
Considering water resources, Türkiye is not a water-rich country. According to the annual amount
of water per capita, Türkiye is a water scarce country. Türkiye has an annual water potential of
1,652 m per capita. Considering that Türkiye’s population will reach 87.9 million in 2030 and wa-
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ter use will increase in this direction, Türkiye is facing the danger of a decrease in water potential
per capita per year.

It is extremely important to carry out planning studies in order to protect water resources and to
leave clean and sufficient water resources to future generations by using them in a sustainable
manner. As a result of this, River Basin Management Plans have been prepared in 12 of the 25 river
basins in Türkiye and planning studies are ongoing in 7 basins.

In order to prevent sea saliva (Marine Mucilage) in the Marmara Sea, the “Marmara Sea Action
Plan” consisting of 22 Articles was prepared and signed by the senior executives of all provinces
bordering the Marmara Sea on 06.06.2021. Within the framework of the action plan, the works
have been started rapidly and all necessary works have been carried out to eliminate the pollu-
tion in the Marmara Sea.
Under the coordination of the MoEUCC, Coordination and Information Centre was established
in Istanbul and Provincial Coordination Centres were established in 7 provinces under the cha-

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